Events

Nutcracker Under the Dome

Westfield San Francisco Centre’s iconic Dome comes to life each evening with
a one-of-a-kind animated 3D light spectacular. This holiday season, San Francisco
Ballet’s Nutcracker is the inspiration for this extraordinary visual
experience crafted by local technology innovators, Obscura Digital.

Westfield San Francisco Centre

Mall visitors will also be able to meet our students and dancers at special appearances
and participate in unique interactive family programs presented by the San Francisco
Ballet Center for Dance Education.

Candyland at Nutcracker

Inspired by SF Ballet’s Nutcracker’s “Land of Sweets,”
Patina Restaurant Group has created a special winter Candyland featuring a curated
assortment of candy and sweets that even the Sugar Plum Fairy would approve of. Enjoy
Candyland with the whole family during matinees and evening performances of Nutcracker
through December 29.

Past Events

Family Festival Launch Event

Thursday, November 20, 2014, 4–6pm

San Francisco Ballet and Westfield San Francisco Centre kick off the holiday season
by unveiling the 3D holiday light spectacular, Nutcracker Under the Dome.
Join us on Level 4 Under the Dome for a family festival with a special Santa arrival
and Santa photos, photo opportunities with San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker
characters, family friendly crafts and activities, and this season’s first viewing
of Nutcracker Under the Dome at 5pm. Plus children ages 8 and under can enjoy
a special movement workshop with San Francisco Ballet School. The first 150 children
in attendance will receive commemorative tutus. Please arrive early.

SF Ballet Meet & Greet

Saturday, November 22, 2014, 5–6pm

Join us for a special meet and greet appearance with Nutcracker characters
to take photos and collect autographs. Nutcracker characters will be Under
the Dome on Level 4.

Nutcracker Story time and Movement Workshop

Saturday, November 29, 2014, 4:15–4:45pm

Interact with Nutcracker in a whole new way with San Francisco Ballet
School. Together, experience the story of Nutcracker through our Nutcracker
Interactive Storybook tablet app, and then participate in a short movement workshop
based on characters in the app. Activities take place on Level 4 Under the Dome.

* PLEASE NOTE: This activity is not a performance and space is limited. Participation
will be on a first come, first served basis.

Giving Tuesday Happy Hour

Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 5:30-7:30pm

La Boulange du Dome, Westfield San Francisco Centre, Level 4

Join San Francisco Ballet and Westfield San Francisco Centre for a young professionals
happy hour event celebrating the spirit of holiday giving. Proceeds from the event
will support San Francisco Ballet’s Children’s Enchantment Fund (CHEF),
which provides underserved children and families the opportunity to see SF Ballet’s
Nutcracker free of charge. Learn more about the
CHEF program.

SF Ballet Meet & Greet

Saturday, December 6, 2014, 5–6pm

Join us for a special meet and greet appearance with Nutcracker characters
to take photos and collect autographs. Nutcracker characters will be Under
the Dome on Level 4.

Nutcracker Story time and Movement Workshop

Saturday, December 13, 2014, 4:15–4:45pm

Interact with Nutcracker in a whole new way with San Francisco Ballet
School. Together, experience the story of Nutcracker through our Nutcracker
Interactive Storybook tablet app, and then participate in a short movement workshop
based on characters in the app. Activities take place on Level 4 Under the Dome.

* PLEASE NOTE: This activity is not a performance and space is limited. Participation
will be on a first come, first served basis.